40+ Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! So many easy delicious chicken dinner recipes for any occasion!
One of our favorite meals is - French Onion Chicken (whoa... this is a popular one from our readers too as it's been pinned over 130,000 times!) And family favorites such as a fried Chicken without buttermilk recipe make up this category--- so many ways to make chicken and all so very different!
Entertaining on a Budget
Chicken is a great way to entertain inexpensively because you can buy it when it's on sale (which is all the time) ~~ it's also easy to freeze so you can always have it on hand even when it's not on sale.
Main Course Party Recipes
Chicken can be dressed up in so many ways and our Cuban Mojo Chicken and our Mustard Cream Sauce Chicken are two recipes that look very gourmet and expensive but are simple to make! (It can be our secret you didn't slave all day on your dinner party!
Healthy Comfort Food
Chicken Dinners are also easily made into healthy meals that become family favorites which you won't feel guilty eating. Easy Healthy Comfort Food Chicken Picatta and Hawaiian Chicken Kebobs are recipes you need to check out!
Chicken Tips for Success
No matter what you choose, healthy chicken breasts, flavorful chicken thighs or a whole crispy roast chicken you and your family and guests will walk away fully satisfied!
The number one tip for success is to not overcook the chicken. Use a thermometer to cook chicken to a safe 165°. Remember that dark meat cooks a little faster than white when cooking.
There are so many ways to prepare them it's an obvious choice for easy entertaining. Chicken is also great for leftovers shredded in salads, casseroles (like our Chicken Artichoke Rice Casserole that's perfect for potlucks) or tossed into a taco or a chicken salad sandwich.
French Onion Chicken: caramelized onions under melted gooey cheese all atop braised tender chicken with a French onion style sauce. An excellent option for dinner with friends, but your family will want it for a weeknight dinner option!
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This Thai BBQ chicken is a deeply flavorful, juicy grilled chicken breast that’s been brined in a sweet and salty brine then seasoned with an easy Thai chicken marinade of aromatics, spices, and citrus. A great way to have take-out at home! It is chicken so tender and flavorful, it’ll have you licking your fingers!
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Chicken Divan with Curry is a classic dish with a personal touch. It is made with juicy chicken and tender broccoli in a creamy cheesy sauce. Sprinkled with a crispy topping, this simple and delicious casserole will be ready for dinner in under an hour. A satisfying comfort dish that will easily become a family …
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Flamin Hot Cheetos Chicken is such a fun appetizer for game day! Every time I make this recipe it’s the talk of the party! So crispy, full of flavor and people licking their fingers to get every last delicious bite of the Cheetos dust! It can be our secret we made it in the air …
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This Rosemary Mustard Sauteed Chicken dinner is a full meal made in one pan: it makes a great choice for weeknight entertaining. Just a few ingredients for a delicious, yet elegant dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes for company that is guaranteed to give you rave reviews!
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Italian inspired Chicken Marsala has lightly floured chicken then browned and mixed with fresh mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce. It’s an easy healthy comfort food for entertaining or weeknight dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes.
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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken on skewers along with sweet red and green peppers, tangy juicy pineapple and just a little heat from red onion pieces all brushed with the best Huli Huli sauce for a tropical themed BBQ!
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Subtle flavors make this recipe for Grilled Coconut Lime Chicken Kebabs perfect for a casual BBQ. Juicy, tender and a slight smokey flavor they are ideal for grilling for last minute entertaining. If you love grilled chicken you could serve a trio for a summer cookout. Our Thai BBQ Grilled Chicken and the Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken …
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Cajun Chicken over Creamy Pasta: extra juicy chicken seasoned with cajun spices quick sautéed served over tangy creamy pasta. Full-flavored chicken makes entertaining easy with this healthier comfort food chicken dinner. If you love cajun flavors but prefer shrimp recipes you will love our Sheet Pan Oven Shrimp or our Southern Shrimp, Green Beans and …
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